He was used as a scapegoat because he was a popular icon who was easy to target for the traumatic and negative event. Manson did not choose to remain silent with the media and expressed his opinions on the shooting by giving interviews and writing an essay. "The Nobodies" was used to convey a serious issue that had occurred and used its music video and lyrics to convey his negative views on society and how it played a role in the Columbine High School massacre. We are wired to use scapegoats for the problems society faces